Practice Leader, Dams & Hydraulic Structures

Geosyntec Consultants, Inc.•Huntington, WV

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

We are seeking an exceptional Practice Leader, Dams & Hydraulic Structures, preferably based in our Huntington, WV office to help lead and grow our national Dams & Hydraulic Structures practice. This position may also be based in any of our Geosyntec offices throughout the U.S. and may offer the flexibility to work a hybrid or fully remote schedule at the discretion of the company. This position will provide technical leadership, collaborate with Geosyntec’s network of dam engineering professionals, and help expand our capabilities and client relationships across the U.S. The successful candidate will contribute to innovative and challenging projects involving heavy civil works and hydraulic structures, including embankment and concrete dams, spillways, outlet works, conveyance systems, river navigation locks, floodwalls, and powerhouses. This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced technical leader to shape the direction and growth of a highly collaborative practice while delivering innovative solutions for complex infrastructure challenges. Geosyntec is an innovative, international engineering and consulting firm serving private and public-sector clients to address new ventures and complex problems involving our environment, natural resources, and civil infrastructure. Our engineers, scientists, technical and project employees serve our clients from offices across the world. Ranked by ENR as one of the top environmental engineering design firms, Geosyntec is internationally known for its technical leadership, broad experience, and exceptional client service. We invest in our people. Each employee is unique, and your career at Geosyntec will be too. We offer competitive pay and benefits, and well-being programs to support you and your family.

Requirements

Bachelors degree in Civil Engineering (or related engineering degree). (required)
At least 10 years (15+ preferred) of progressive experience in consulting industry, or equivalent combination of education and experience. (required)
Valid U.S. driver’s license and a satisfactory driving record for business travel. (required)

Nice To Haves

Advanced degree in Civil, Geotechnical, Geology, Structural, or Hydraulics Engineering. (preferred)
Professional Engineer licensure. (preferred)
NCEES Record for PE comity. (preferred)
Knowledge of Risk-Informed-Decision-Making methodologies such as USACE, FERC, and Reclamation. (preferred)
Current OSHA 40-hr HAZWOPER training and refreshers. (preferred)

Responsibilities

Lead business development activities within adjacent states, including developing and coordinating a Regional business strategy for Dams and Hydraulic Structures, focused initially on power utility and government clients.
Establish relationships with potential clients and identify and track clients and opportunities.
Recruit top talent and assemble a talented, multi-disciplinary team.
Leverage existing and establish new relationships with potential teaming partners.
Work with marketing staff for the preparation of marketing materials.
Lead the preparation of technical proposals.
Participate in professional organizations and activities.
Provide leadership within the Geosyntec Dams and Hydraulic Structures practice to develop and implement current dam engineering best practices within the firm.
Serve as a mentor for technical staff and assist with staff development and recruiting to grow the firm’s dam engineering capabilities particularly within the Southeast US.
Provide technical leadership, direction, and oversight for Dams and Hydraulic Structures projects in one or more of the following technical areas: Dam safety inspections and engineering assessments of concrete dams and their appurtenances and structural aspects of embankment dams, levees, and other water management structures.
Hydrologic and hydraulic analyses for spillway and outlet works evaluations and design, dam break analyses, and inundation mapping for consequence evaluation.
Geotechnical analyses and design for embankment dams including seepage analysis, slope stability analysis, and liquefaction triggering.
Structural evaluations and stability analyses of concrete dams, spillways, outlet works, and other ancillary structures.
Performing potential failure modes analyses and SQRA and QRA risk analyses.
Alternatives analyses to evaluate and compare rehabilitation options for embankment and concrete dams.
Analysis, design, and detailing of rehabilitation schemes for dams and appurtenances, foundations and anchoring systems, reinforced concrete and structural structures, roller-compacted concrete (RCC) dams, chute spillway structures, energy dissipation structures, aprons; and channels.
Preparation of construction plans and specifications.
Instrumentation of dams and ancillary structures.
Design services during construction.
Drive personal, company, and rental vehicles to client or company project or office sites, and other business locations, as needed.